Two Countries, One Atmosphere.

Welcome to Poetry Friday. Today we are hosted by poet, Jill Dailey. She is a librarian and a mixed media artist, so wears many hats. I’m looking forward to what she shares this week. Thank you, Jill, for hosting.

I so enjoyed posting and reading posts last weekend. I missed hearing from PF friends. I’d taken a break and missed your poems and art. I did manage to write a poem this week to the contest on Renee Latulippe’s website. There is still time left if you have a travel-themed poem for kids.

This week is hazy here in Syracuse with poor air quality from Canadian wild fires. So I’ve been not going out much. I hope the fires end soon. The smoke must be much worse in Ontario.

FOREST FIRES

The sky is yellow
casting a glow over trees--
two countries' shared plight. 

© Janice Scully

It’s easy and important to appreciate how we share an environment and a future with Canada. I hope people are safe there.

Being indoors all day, I did some painting. This looks like it’s California inspired, but it’s a practice piece from an art book, a tutorial. It turned out better than the first time I tried it.

This painting seems an obvious metaphor for our country. Well, you can see what I mean.

Here’s another picture from another walk in Green Lakes State Park. We happened upon heron being admired by several kids in a canoe.

Have a great weekend, everyone! Thanks, Buffy, for hosting.

11 thoughts on “Two Countries, One Atmosphere.”

  1. I like “two countries’ shared plight.” The air knows no borders. Congrats on writing a poem for Renee’s contest! Whether or not you win, I’m glad you put pen to paper 🙂

  3. Janice, your poem shares so much in so few words! And your art! I continue to be wowed by what you’re creating. Such variety! Thank you for sharing. xo

  4. I was just thinking about our Canadian neighbors. If the air is unhealthy for us, what must they be experiencing? A reminder that we are all part of this earth. Beautiful artwork, too, Janice!

  5. My heart, too, breaks for the people of Canada. What a stark reminder that borders are a human invention.

    (Great work with your waves, btw!)

  6. Janice, so much smoke! I’ve been reading the of poems from others today, and feeling the weight of the fires. Your sky in that first painting is breathtaking, and actually both paintings are great. I’m seeing you improve! I appreciated hearing your big-hearted wish for the people in Canada.

  7. Janice, I’ve been watching the air quality in NY – Buffalo and Rochester mostly because that’s where I’m from and still have family there. The orange skies have been crazy to see. Our skies have been gray with a deep haze over everything between the sky and the ground. Our air quality has been awful, as high as 500 – hazardous. Your poem and art speak to it well.

  9. Janice, your title to your blog post makes me aware of reality. I did smell a strange odor in our air on one day. It is sad that forest fires are happening between our country and Canada. Prayers for the future of life is a necessity.
    As for your paintings, I am impressed by your artwork.

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